Experienced or Senior Engineer, Sensor Structures and Opto-Mechanical Products

Job Description

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The Boeing Company is seeking a Experienced or Senior Engineer, Sensor Structures and Opto-Mechanical Products for Mission Systems Payloads development in Huntington Beach, CA. This position will lead a team of engineers, analysts and staff within the Payload Products & Technologies (PP&T) organization under Boeing Research & Technology’s (BR&T) Mission Systems & Autonomy (MS&A) organization. BR&T Payload Products & Technologies develops and captures technology for designing disruptive Mission Systems solutions.  Focused on visible and infrared spectrum EO/IR sensors operating in Space and Air domains, our growing team is leaping ahead of our competition with an exceptional mix of mission architecture, sensor design and algorithms for advanced image and data processing.

This position will expand the leadership team of a dynamic organization with multiple high-performing teams. Boeing Research & Technology is Boeing’s advanced, centralized Research & Development organization. The Mission Systems & Autonomy team drives integrated technology development and rapidly transitions capabilities in areas such as artificial intelligence, autonomy, cyber security, advanced electronics, communications, networking, platform subsystems and digital aviation.  If you have a passion to work with and shape teams that are developing the next generation of technology and innovation, this may be the role for you.

This position will have at least 10% travel.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Sensor Structures and Opto-mechanical Engineering – leads engineers and analysts in the development of sensor products aligned with chief architect’s vision.  Leads product definition and maturity through a disciplined system thinking approach, focused on product design and interface, in an agile model based engineering environment.

  • Product development – Collaborate with business leaders, chief engineer/architect and engineering teams to define and describe the technology and product portfolio development objectives and plan.  Leverage existing IP and product evolution to expand Boeing’s EO/IR product portfolio extending into the space, air and sea domains.  Will embrace/exercise disciplined development methods that drive innovation results in rapid development

  • Programs execution – Creates and leads the modeling, definition and engineering products through program execution efforts. Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with programs leaders, stakeholders and suppliers. Provides input on technical approaches, products and processes.

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.  This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

This position requires an active U.S. SECRET Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):   

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

  • Experience engineering organization consisting of payloads, stress, structures, or mechanical design

  • Experience working with structural design or the design of mechanical sub-systems or components

  • Experience with space and/or airborne systems

  • Experience with structural and/or thermal analysis

  • 3+ years of experience with the design of mission systems, sensors, or sensing systems

  • 4+ years of engineering experience 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):  

  • 10 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Mechanical design for Additive Manufacturing parts/methods

  • Active TOP SECRET/SSBI security clearance

  • Experience with multiple CAD modeling tools

  • Experience with structural analysis of space systems, airborne systems, or electronics systems

  • Experience with product structure and product data management tools

  • Experience in the design and development of EO/IR sensor systems

  • Experience working on research and development or prototype programs

  • Ability to obtain SSBI clearance required

Typical Education/Experience:

Experienced (level 4): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years’ related work experience, Master+7 years’ related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Senior (level 5): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years’ related work experience, Master+12 years’ related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift: This position is for first shift.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range for Experienced: $120,000 – $165,000

Summary pay range for Senior: $143,000 – $195,000

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Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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